Arnold Schwarzenegger presents trophy to Egyptian bodybuilder

STORY: There were pecs, quads, and glutes aplenty at the 2015 Arnold Classic in Rio de Janeiro.
Ten of the world's most muscular men battled it out in the Pro Fitness bodybuilding competition.
In the end, Egypt's Mamdouh Elssbiay, known as "Big Ramy" outflexed the rest.
Former California governor, and the competition's founder, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, presided over the event.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) FORMER CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR, FORMER CHAMPION BODYBUILDER AND ACTOR, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, SAYING:
"Forty-five years ago I started the bodybuilding and fitness crusade, so it is wonderful to see the tremendous success, not only in Brazil, but all over the world. So I want to say thank you,"
The third annual Arnold Classic Brazil featured dozens of sports including mixed martial arts, arm wrestling and even pole dancing.
But, it was Saturday night's bodybuilding competition that had the Rio crowd pumped up.

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